Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal
Abstract
This paper delineates a clear way to learn the fundamentals of organic chemistry and biochemistry for students ranging from those preparing for careers in the health field to non-science majors. It looks in depth at the reactions relevant to the biochemical processes of the human body, such as the reactions involving alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, and disulfides. The objective is to present the subject matter in such a way that peer students can clearly relate it to topics relevant to their particular fields of study. This can be done using mnemonic assists such as acronyms, or by using real-life examples of how these chemical reactions occur in the human body or in the processing of various pharmaceuticals. These methods provide students with concrete and practical examples of how chemistry is used in the medical field, enabling them to have a firmer grasp of the concepts necessary to succeed in the course.
Recommended Citation
Bell, Anna
(2014)
"Learning Organic Chemistry Reactions as a Nursing Student,"
Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal: Vol. 3, Article 4.
Available at:
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/caravel/vol3/iss1/4